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V639 FOT

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 FOT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026
Fail 24 Apr 2026

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hose poorly routed.

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose poorly fitted.

Pass 28 May 2022 21,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,508 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 20,508 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 20,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 20,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,959 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2014 18,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 17,181 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 15,131 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 12,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,714 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 11,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 11,504 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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V639 FOT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,519 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V639 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V639 FOT registered?

V639 FOT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V639 FOT safe to buy?

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